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India-Saudi Arabia flights cancelled till October 24 amid Gulf tensions
NEW DELHI: Airlines flying between India and Saudi Arabia have announced an extension of the cancellation of their flight operations in light of the tense situa
Several Indian carriers have extended the suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia amid the Gulf tensions, with the new end dates ranging through October 24 for some operators and October 20 for others.
IndiGo has extended cancellations until October 24 for flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah, following an initial halt announced due to the situation in Saudi Arabia. The airline noted that affected customers are being notified using the booking details on file. IndiGo operates routes from Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai to Riyadh.
Akasa Air also extended its suspension through October 24 for all flights to and from Riyadh, and until October 21 for operations to Jeddah, stating safety considerations as the primary reason.
Air India and Air India Express have kept cancellations in place through October 20. Air India Express indicated cancellations to and from Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh through October 20, while Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah are suspended until October 20, with officials monitoring the evolving situation.
The carriers stressed that the changes are tied to the prevailing regional security situation and that refunds are being offered to affected passengers. No specific flight schedules, casualty details, or incident dates were provided in the notices.